1962 Swazi parliamentary seats referendum
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A referendum on equalising the number of seats in Parliament for black and white voters was held in Swaziland on 25 May 1962.[1] The change was part of a draft constitution put forward on 2 March by the British colonial authorities, and was approved by 97% of voters.[1]
Results
[edit]| Choice | Votes | % | |
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| For | 697 | 97.35 | |
| Against | 19 | 2.65 | |
| Total | 716 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 52.2 | ||
| Source: Direct Democracy | |||
References
[edit]- ^ a b Swasiland, 25. Mai 1962 : Gleichviele Parlamentssitze für Schwarze und Weisse Direct Democracy (in German)
